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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
made some flip comment about the marriage between the old man and the considerably younger woman
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Recent Examples of flip
ABC News, 13 June 2026
Merrillville officials said only one minor injury has been reported related to Thursday’s storm from a semitruck that flipped.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
But Golden State seemingly flipped the script in the third quarter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The unruly behavior included damaging four NYPD cars, trying to flip a taxi, throwing glass bottles at police and shutting down streets to car traffic.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Verb
Some people tried to physically flip over a taxi or jump on top of moving trucks and other vehicles, police said.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Merrillville officials said only one minor injury has been reported related to Thursday’s storm from a semitruck that flipped.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
But Golden State seemingly flipped the script in the third quarter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The unruly behavior included damaging four NYPD cars, trying to flip a taxi, throwing glass bottles at police and shutting down streets to car traffic.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip
Verb
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The figure-skimming top is fitted, but not too tight, and pairs easily with skirts, shorts, and pants, acting as a handy everyday staple to mix and match with your full travel wardrobe.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Verb
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When the victim tried to take a photo of Haken's Cadillac SUV license plate, Haken allegedly reversed the vehicle onto the curb where the victim was forced to jump out of the way, the documents said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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This morning, the NSF reversed course, pressing pause on its plans and promising to convene an expert panel to reassess.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Serve this sweet-and-spicy salad with your favorite cute cocktail picks for a fresh-and-fun summer appetizer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Baby raccoons, for example, are very cute, but their mother may have made a den in the attic, crawl space, or shed, which can be bad for them and for the homeowner.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Apple Watch users will also be able to tap their index finger and thumb together once to select a widget in the Smart Stack of the watch to see relevant information, per Apple.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Even games with anti-cheat that thumbed their nose at Linux and the Steam Deck are now supporting Windows on Arm, too.—
Sean Hollister,
The Verge,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The restaurant is flashier and more glamorous than the original, with moody black floors, discreetly spotlit tables, mirrored ceilings, and walls leafed in living greenery.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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In spring, when the trees start to leaf, Cedar Mountain comes alive with toe-tapping music, pottery studios, galleries and locals who welcome you in.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Rabbit Hole is more playful, with its games room, pool table, ping pong and private bar, seemingly designed for long nights and bad decisions.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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“Flip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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